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FROM THE ROUGH
Most turfgrass managers are
familiar with the use of wetting
agents, or surfactants, and super
absorbent polymers in managing
water movement and retention in
soils. However, there is another
class of chemistry that is gaining
acceptance in the management
of turfgrass and ornamental soil
moisture. This class of chemistry is
referred to as hygroscopic humec-
tants.
Before discussing hygroscopic
By James Spindler, CPAg, CCA, CPSS
WATER RETENTION
Hygroscopic
Humectants
The Use of
